Evaluating the shots

Rich: Rob, we're back in the studio.…We've pulled some shots in and, and I want to be clear.…Rarely, do we break the shutter speed rules.…Robbie: No, it's one of those sort of golden rule kind of things.…And if you look on forums online, you'll have a lot of people yelling at…you perhaps, if you suggest that you should…break the rule every once in a while.…And again, I think that probably 98% of the…time, we're folllwing that double frame rate for shutter speed.…So in other words, 24 frames a second. We're trying…to get as close to 148th as possible.…30 frames, we're trying to get to 160th and so on and so forth.…

But there are situations that we'll take a look at with some footage…that we shot out in the field, where we deviated slightly from that rule.…Rich: Well, let's take a look at some stuff…where we didn't break the rules for a second.…And this is where you're going to see, he's playing.…And so the hand is strumming on the guitar…He's moving his head and his shoulders a lot.…The motion just looks natural.…

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5/24/2016

Do you want to become more proficient with DSLR video? Knowing the technical side can make it easier to set up gear, be more creative, and get your shot right on the very first take. These tips provide answers to the most common questions videographers encounter when shooting with DSLR cameras. Learn how frame size and frame rate, aspect ratio, codecs, cropping and compression, and the "exposure triangle" (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) affect the look of your footage. DSLR Video Tips hosts Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman also help you troubleshoot common problems with video: when shots are too dark, too jittery, or impacted by rolling shutter and moiré. Plus, get tips on effective data management and setting up multicamera shoots for more complex productions.